May 23rd - A Message from Your Town Council.

May 23, 2020 Dear Town of Greenburgh Residents, This week, we bring announcements about the Memorial Day motorcade, summer camp cancellations, additional tennis court openings, new safety traffic light approval, COVID-19 antibody testing, important voting information and reminders. Memorial Day, Monday, May 25: In observance of Memorial Day, the Hartsdale Fire Department will honor our veterans with a motorcade while maintaining social distancing. The motorcade will begin at the Hartsdale Train Station and will conclude at the Greenburgh Police Department.The motorcade will begin at 10:30 am. Summer Camps: The Department of Community Resources (DCR) and Parks & Recreation (DPR) have cancelled this year’s summer camp programs due the pandemic. After a thorough review of the CDC guidelines, operating summer camps during this pandemic would not achieve the positive outcome we seek. DCR and DPR hope to provide alternative recreational activities. Tennis Courts: This Saturday, May 23, the Anthony F. Veteran Park tennis courts will open. You must have a valid resident uni-card or a paid membership for the season to play. New Safety Pedestrian System: We are excited to announce that NYSDOT has approved a HAWK pedestrian system at the intersection of Route 100 (Central Avenue) and Lawton Avenue, in front of  Sacred Heart Church. Particularly in light of the terrible incidents at this location, we are grateful to the State for permitting this vital safety system. COVID-19 Antibody Testing: On May 18, Westchester Medical Center Health (WMC Health) opened testing for the COVID-19 antibody to the public at the Westchester County Center.  Testing is available by appointment.  If you are interested, call (914) 326-2060, Monday-Saturday, from 8:30 am – 6:00 pm, for screening and to make an appointment.  Results will be available within 48 hours. IMPORTANT VOTING INFORMATION: JUNE 23, 2020 - PRESIDENTIAL, CONGRESSIONAL, STATE & LOCAL PRIMARIES Voting in Person Early voting will take place from Saturday, June 13 through Sunday, June 21, for the June 23rd Primary Election. (Polling sites to be determined.) On Primary Election Day - June 23, 2020 - polling sites will be open for in-person voting from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Polling sites to be determined.) Voting by Absentee Ballot All eligible voters will be mailed applications to request absentee ballots for the June 23, 2020 Primary Elections. These mailings will include a postage-paid return envelope.  Voters should start receiving applications in the mail starting May 15. (If you do not receive one by June 1, call the Board of Elections at 914-995-5285.)  If you previously submitted an absentee ballot application between January and April 2020 for the Presidential Primary originally scheduled for April 28, the Board of Elections may have already sent you one ballot for the Presidential Primary. They will send you a second ballot for the Congressional/State/Local Primary Elections.  If you discarded the April 28th Presidential Primary absentee ballot and would like to request a replacement for the June 23rd Presidential Primary Election, please contact the Board of Elections. Absentee ballot applications may also be requested from the Board of Elections by calling 914-995-5285 or citizenparticipation.westchestergov.com/voting/absentee-ballots. Filling out and Filing the Absentee Ballot Application When filling out the application for the absentee ballot, check “Temporary Illness” in Box 1; and Select “Primary Election” in Box 2 to receive ballots for the Presidential Primary and for the Congressional, State, and Local Primary Elections. Absentee ballot applications must be received by the Board of Elections (BOE) no later than Tuesday, June 16 in order for ballots to be received by voters in time for the elections. Voting by Absentee Ballot and Important Deadlines Once the Board of Elections (BOE) has processed your application, the BOE will mail you TWO absentee ballots – one for the Presidential Primary and the second one for the Congressional, State, and Local Primaries. Included with your absentee ballots will be a postage paid return envelope. Absentee ballots must be postmarked on or before June 22, 2020 and must be received by the BOE no later than Tuesday, June 30, 2020; or The absentee ballots can also can be hand delivered up to 9 pm on June 23, 2020 to the Board of Elections located at 25 Quarropas Street, White Plains, NY 10601. Voter Registration Deadlines for the June 23rd Primary Elections If you are not a registered voter and would like to register to vote in the June 23rd primaries, voter registration forms are available at: https://citizenparticipation.westchestergov.com/register-to-vote. Voter registration forms must be submitted to the Board of Elections at 25 Quarropas Street, White Plains, NY 10601.  Those applications must be postmarked or delivered in person by Thursday, May 29, 2020. Board of Elections Contact Information: General Information: 914-995-5700 Absentee Ballot Information: 914-995-5285 Board of Elections website: citizenparticipation.westchestergov.com Absentee Ballot website: citizenparticipation.westchestergov.com/voting/absentee-ballots Voter Registration website: https://citizenparticipation.westchestergov.com/register-to-vote Reminders:   To speak or submit a comment at an upcoming work session or Town Board meeting email: PublicComment@GreenburghNY.com.  For public hearings, email: PublicHearing@GreenburghNY.com. For more information, contact Councilman Sheehan:  FSheehan@GreenburghNY.com (Please put with “Zoom” in the subject line of the email.) Mental Health: The Department of Community Mental Health provides supportive counseling for you and your family.  Please visit: Mental Health Tips and Information  for resources and helpful tips.  Don’t forget CENSUS 2020 - Please remember to complete your CENSUS 2020 form. For more information, click on #BeCounted-my2020census.gov. Please stay SAFE!!  Sincerely yours, Gina Jackson Greenburgh Town Councilwoman